Report Of Robert T. Devlin, President Of The State Board Of Prison Directors Of California On Various Reformatory And Penal Institutions Of The United States (1890)

The book ""Report Of Robert T. Devlin, President Of The State Board Of Prison Directors Of California: On Various Reformatory And Penal Institutions Of The United States (1890)"" is a detailed report written by Robert Thomas Devlin, who was the President of the State Board of Prison Directors of California at the time. The report provides an in-depth analysis of various reformatory and penal institutions in the United States.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific institution. Devlin provides a comprehensive overview of each institution, including its history, organization, management, and policies. He also discusses the conditions and treatment of prisoners, as well as the effectiveness of the institution in achieving its goals.Throughout the book, Devlin emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation and reformation in the correctional system. He argues that punishment alone is not enough to deter crime and that efforts should be made to help prisoners become productive members of society.Overall, ""Report Of Robert T. Devlin, President Of The State Board Of Prison Directors Of California: On Various Reformatory And Penal Institutions Of The United States (1890)"" is an insightful and informative book that provides a valuable perspective on the state of the American correctional system in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.